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Neuropathy of the feet: Any advice on how to eliminate the numbness?

Posted by murs @murs, Dec 22, 2023

I have neuropathy in my feet. No pain little tingling. However the numbness is increasing. Can anyone advise of a way to eliminate the numbness?

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sue417 | @sue417 | Jan 19 4:11pm
In reply to @murs "I have big feet. I do not seem to get socks that fit my feet. Help!" + (show)
@murs

I have big feet. I do not seem to get socks that fit my feet. Help!

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Go on Amazon that's where I got my compression sox

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murs | @murs | Jan 19 4:55pm
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@gba

How about Red Light Therapy work for Neuropathy? Thanks.

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Tried it for one month - Did not help me at all. However, may help others.

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cjay | @cjay | Jan 19 7:09pm
In reply to @murs "Thank you for that info. Another shoe that is excellent for neuropathy is Sketchers. You have..." + (show)
@murs

Thank you for that info. Another shoe that is excellent for neuropathy is Sketchers. You have to work with the different sole types so that you get the correct ones. I have lived with Sketchers for about 4 years now.

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I have found Sketchers the most comfortable for daily shoes also. Especially the Poppy Garden Walk Slip-On style with the memory foam insoles.

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dd68 | @dd68 | Jan 20 8:04am
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@dianecary

You are playing russian roulette with your health. I am
72yrs. old, my perfect weight now is 119lbs. Go ahead
and take it all for granted.
I have seen so many overweight people wearing flip flops, and complaining about their feet. I'm afraid this is a cerebral problem. In my case I have done everything possible to change this condition of Peripheral Neuropathy for 24yrs now. I wear orthotics, take vitamin B Complex, have a trainer, keep my weight at the exact number, limit the time on my feet, etc. The medical profession has not solved this problem. The best you can do after getting your weight to normal for your height, is to use
very supportive shoes, orthotics, elevate your feet daily, ice them daily, and rest them to the extent that it improves. You have to pay attention. Your diet is so important. Alcohol, sugar, anything causing inflammation must be addressed. It's not pretty. You'll
need to grow up. I did. Hope that you get it. RICE method is rest, ice, compress(didn't work for me) and elevate. The truth: you are on your own. No one is going to solve your problem but YOU. God bless.

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Try Sprinkle. Its a THC only product. Google THC Sprinkle. I dissolve mine in coffee. Enjoy

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galesr | @galesr | Jan 20 8:19am
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@holdrege

I was told by older persons who dealt with numb feet to simply get some plastic buckets from Home Depot and fill them with hot water and Epsom salt and safely stand in the buckets.

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As being a diabetic which is causing my neuropathy my docs say never soak your feet. Soaking will soften the skin and because of numbness it's easier to injure them without feeling it.

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holdrege | @holdrege | Jan 20 8:56am
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@galesr

As being a diabetic which is causing my neuropathy my docs say never soak your feet. Soaking will soften the skin and because of numbness it's easier to injure them without feeling it.

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Agree. A diabetic must go with the doctors warning.

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bezenek | @bezenek | Jan 20 10:02am
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@gregd1956

My toes don’t hurt, but my legs hurt if I walk a little but and part if my right-side don’t feel enough.. 🤯

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If someone made a foot massager that did this, it would be great!

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tia50 | @tia50 | Jan 20 12:24pm
In reply to @vici "Had it since 1991. Not as bad as some I have read about. Exercise mildly, and..." + (show)
@vici

Had it since 1991. Not as bad as some I have read about. Exercise mildly, and walking has been helpful and just taking B12. But I also only eat plant based and chicken and Turkey and fish. No red meet.

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Do you eat salmon or take omega 3?

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jfn | @jfn | Jan 20 12:32pm
In reply to @sue417 "Hi I have never heard of those shoes can you advise where you got them from" + (show)
@sue417

Hi
I have never heard of those shoes can you advise where you got them from

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Hi,

I love my Tevas, I get them at DSW and the Teva website. I walk my dogs, so I average between 10,000 and 20,000 steps a day and they have held up well, I do wear them out. I also have Merrills with a fur lining. (Happiness is!) Hokas, there is one that is like walking on a cloud, I will find the model.

JFN

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jfn | @jfn | Jan 20 12:40pm
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@njed

I have seen a few people comment on the Connect about their PN getting worse after having covid. I think difficult to prove but it does deserve a serious second look by collecting statistics.

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Hi @njed
There was a post that ran in the hundreds about people reacting to the shot that developed neuropathy. When doing statistics, under 30 is not considered statistically valid. The numbers were in the response to the post, enough to do a true data analysis. However, there are some that say it doesn't count if it the reaction happens after 15 minutes. I think that 15 minute mark is... they are not the ones
with a reaction!

jfn

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